Two drugs that were introduced as being safer than the barbiturates,but in the long run proved to be not much safer,were
A)fluoxetine and paroxetine.
B)toluene and xylene.
C)meprobamate and methaqualone.
D)perphenazine and thiazine.

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Meprobamate (marketed as Miltown) and Methaqualone (marketed as Quaaludes) were both introduced as safer alternatives to barbiturates for treating anxiety and insomnia. However, they were later found to be addictive and had severe withdrawal symptoms, leading to their classification as controlled substances.

Two Drugs That Were Introduced as Being Safer Than the Barbiturates,but